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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 697.60 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 697.60 and 373.92 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 697.60 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/697.60 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 697.60 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 260,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846.59/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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